Lunch Break With The Village: The Power of Your Vote

On this special episode of Lunch Break With The Village our guest was Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. We discussed the power of voting, the importance of ensuring your voice is heard, and explore options and requirements with early voting.

We learned about:

• Differences between early voting and absentee voting
• Challenges of misinformation, AI and foreign interference
• How to be informed and engaged when voting
• Tools available to assist voters
• How groups/individuals can support the voting process

Resources:

• Civics 101: Your Civic Engagement Toolkit
• Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State internship opportunities
• Important Voter Information
• AI-Powered Russian Influence Network Targets U.S. Elections (Forbes)